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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,283.20 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,283.20 and 239.21 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,283.20 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,283.20 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,283.20 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 306,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,947.26/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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